When reports broke that Randy Moss was going to be traded to the Minnesota Vikings it came as a shock to most.

But like most divorces, the separation between the parties began some months ago.

According to a report by the Boston Globe’s Shalise Manza Young, Moss was told during the offseason that he wasn’t going to be extended by the organization. But after seeing how good of shape Moss was in, coach Bill Belichick changed course and approached him about an extension.

According to Young, the 33-year-old receiver told Belichick that it wasn’t the right time to have that conversation.

“During camp, the source said, Belichick reversed course. As the team stretched one day, the coach approached Moss about starting talks on a new deal. Moss, however, told Belichick it wasn’t the right time, that they could talk after the season. Around that time, the source indicates, Moss began to believe that he would be traded before the season began.”

This seems to be in direct contrast with Moss’ comments following the Patriots Week 1 victory over the Broncos.